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gluhen
01-16-2008, 03:38 PM
Okay! Personal identity! I keep trying at it, then leaving it alone because working on something that represents me is a daunting task. I like squirrels, zombie movies and potatoes. However, those things don't really describe me as a designer. The mark is to be used to represent myself as a graphic designer to the general public, prospective employers and prospective clients.

So, I've come up with two ideas that I would like feedback on. I haven't got any images to show for it yet, just words/ideas floating in my head.

1. One thing I enjoy about design is that each client/project is slightly different from the last. I wanted to combine that with another idea, that people whose names start with "K" are usually proud of it. So, I could "personalize" my logo and/or mark on each piece by using, say, lead type K's stamped onto the business card/letterhead/envelope or hand-rendered K's (depending on the recipient).

2. Using words and symbols, I use anagrams derived from my name that relate to my career. A few anagrams from my name include the words "idea", "nerve", "invented", etc.

Thoughts, comments, criticism?

budafist
01-16-2008, 08:01 PM
I like squirrels, zombie movies and potatoes.

I think these are better to work with. They will set you apart from all the other design companies/freelancers out there. Will also be good for conversation. Well, maybe not potato - that's not such an interesting shape. But zombie and squirrels are good.

Just be careful with the squirrel. Design is Kinky use one too.

http://www.lifelounge.com/resources/LINKIMAGE/DESIGN_KINKY_LINK1.jpg

The letter K idea and the anagrams aren't bad, but I'm pretty sure they've been done before.

gluhen
01-16-2008, 08:24 PM
Really? I keep wavering between wanting to make something that is relevant to my interest and something that isn't too "out there" (since many jobs around me are of a government nature). But I will look back into those. Thank you!

budafist
01-16-2008, 08:37 PM
Hmmm...I guess the government stuff may call for a toned down logo, but doesn't mean it can't still represent your own interests. As long as the final product is polished and looks good, it doesn't need to look like a government agency logo.

CkretAjint
01-16-2008, 08:44 PM
...potatoes.

You say potatoes and I instantly think of waffle fries. MMMmmm... Maybe you could make a waffle fry your logo?! I mean everyone loves waffle fries!!! Who doesn't love waffle fries? :)

GraphixNPrint
01-16-2008, 08:46 PM
You say potatoes and I instantly think of waffle fries. MMMmmm... Maybe you could make a waffle fry your logo?! I mean everyone loves waffle fries!!! Who doesn't love waffle fries? :)dang Ckret... you have been listening to Buda too much! Food, food, food! Is that all designers think about?? ;) :p

frankster
01-16-2008, 08:49 PM
Don't knock potatos. They are a staple, they go with everything. They are versitile (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZUv9ThvPNc). Hopefully so are you and your skills.

CkretAjint
01-16-2008, 08:50 PM
Who wouldn't want to get a resume with a waffle fry next to the persons name with faux grease stains on it??!?! :D

budafist
01-16-2008, 08:51 PM
dang Ckret... you have been listening to Buda too much! Food, food, food! Is that all designers think about?? ;) :p

Geniuses need food to function their large brains. That's all I have to say. :D